Agriculture, aquaculture and forestry
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WWF and IKEA Conservation Partnership
IKEA and WWF began a co-operation in 2002 to jointly promote responsible forestry in priority regions around the world. Together the two organizations have planned and implemented a series of projects in China, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The projects are important...
Greenpeace and Marks & Spencer: Sustainable seafood procurement
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has adopted a Policy on Sustainable Sourcing of Fisheries Products, which applies to all seafood sold, including fish used as an ingredient. M&S came top of Greenpeace UK's Recipe for Disaster, a study of UK supermarkets, ranking them by their seafood policies.
Unilever and WWF establish certification for sustainable fisheries
The MSC Standard by the Marine Stewardship Council is the only internationally recognised set of environmental principles for assessing fisheries to establish whether they are well managed and sustainable. The MSC is an independent, global, non-profit organisation which was set up to find a...
KREDO (Kaah Relief and Development Organisation)
KREDO (Kaah Relief and Development Organsation) is a Somalian NGO operating in the Gedo region. Its top priority is to create an environment that is conducive to sustainable development by helping communities to secure peace, sustainable development and self-reliance. KREDO aims to facilitate...
ASCHOP
ASCHOP is a social and religious organisation which serves as the social wing of churches in Haiti. The organisation works on various poverty reduction initiatives.
Sainsbury's assisted a charity gardening enterprise
Sainsbury’s was one of the few companies which supported Mow & Grow when it was a tiny voluntary group. Its funding in the early days ensured its survival of this social enterprise offering a gardening and horticultural service to those in need.
Cadbury and Earthwatch conduct joint research in sustainable cocoa production
In December 2004 Cadbury launched the Earthshare programme. The Earthshare programme creates a partnership between all stakeholders interested in cocoa farming in Ghana: Earthwatch, Cadbury staff and business units, early careers Ghanaian scientists, researchers, local communities in Ghana,...
FISD Institute of Agriculture Water and Environment (FIAWE)
FISD Institute of Agriculture, Water and Environment (FIAWE) is an arm of the Foundation for Irrigation and Sustainable Development (FISD). FIAWE is currently running a Diploma Programme in Irrigated Agriculture and is planning to introduce a Diploma in Agribusiness Management and Bachelor Degree...
Coca-Cola partners with WWF to promote sustainable agriculture
Coca-Cola’s partnership with WWF promotes sustainable agriculture in Coca-Cola’s supply chain, focusing on the production of sugar cane, and more recently oranges and corn. They have initiated a number of pilot projects to improve production and farm practices.
Sustainable Livelihoods International (SLINT)-Uganda
SLINT-Uganda (Sustainable Livelihoods International) is a Ugandan NGO working on poverty alleviation, market-oriented agricultural development and food security, environmental sustainability, capacity development and policy advocacy. SLINT seeks to contribute to the realization of the Millennium...
New Ways
New Ways is a UK based charity which operates a number of community development projects throughout Africa and South America, particularly in the areas of basic nutrition, healthcare, agriculture, water infrastructure and education. The organization raises funds for these projects through...
Samaritan's Purse International Relief (SPIR) - Vietnam
Samaritan's Purse is a faith-based organisation providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine. Samaritan’s Purse has provided funds for the...
The African Physical Handicapped Initiative Development
The African Physical Handicapped Initiative Development works to enable handicapped people to take part in the normal life of the community, to answer their basic needs in order to let them live a dignified life and to reduce their dependency through the implementation of income generating...
Upliftment Jamaica
Upliftment Jamaica upgrades and refurbishes schools, provides school scholarships, and promotes technology in schools. The organisation implements farming and vocational education projects; offers various sports and leisure programmes; provides food daily for people in immediate need; conducts...
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation
The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation is an independent NGO that runs an international and national grant programme. The Foundation supports projects that promote peace and enable people to help themselves through population planning, environmental conservation, agricultural improvement and enterprise...
Polish Center for International Aid
The Polish Center for International Aid is a relief and development non-governmental organisation which seeks to assist people in humanitarian crises, complex emergencies and natural disasters. The Center's ultimate goal is to alleviate suffering of people affected by calamities, people living...
BRAC
BRAC, formerly known as Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, was established as a relief and rehabilitation organisation in 1972 by Mr. Fazle Hasan Abed. Over the years BRAC has gradually evolved into a large and multifaceted development organisation with the twin objectives of the alleviation...
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Peru
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International is an independent humanitarian agency established in 1984 for the specific purposes of individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA now works in 120 coutnries world-wide. ADRA has been working in Peru since 1965....
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Romania
FAO was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for...
AGRHYMET Regional Centre
AGRHYMET Regional Centre is a regional institute specialising in the science and techniques applied to agricultural development, rural development and natural resource management. AGRHYMET provides training and information to development stakeholders and partners in agro-ecology. The organisation...